Berlioz (crater)
Berlioz is a crater on Mercury, located near the north pole. Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2013. It is named for the French composer Hector Berlioz.[1]
MESSENGER WAC image of Berlioz, slightly right of center | |
| Feature type | Central-peak impact crater |
|---|---|
| Location | Borealis quadrangle, Mercury |
| Coordinates | 79.36°N 321.34°W |
| Diameter | 31.44 km (19.54 mi) |
| Eponym | Hector Berlioz |
References
- "Berlioz". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- BURIED ICE, MESSENGER Featured Image Database
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